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AHCP Research Seminars

3 December 2025 - 3 December 2026
Please check the research seminars of the department here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/department-of-art-history-and-cultural-practices-115441163851

24 November 2026 - 18 March 2027
Calling all Brownies, Cubs, Guide, and Scouts! Discover the wonders of radio astronomy and earn your next badge at Jodrell's Astro Night. Enjoy a Space Dome Show, learn how to navigate…

Building Manchester BIOGEL: Lessons from the Start-Up Journey

12:00 - 13:00 26 November 2026
From university research to commercial venture: insights, challenges and practical advice for aspiring founders. What does it take to turn a research idea into a thriving business?…

CTIS Research Seminar - Partnerships in International Higher Education: Culture and Strategy

14:00 - 15:30 26 November 2026
This presentation examines the dynamic intersection of culture and strategy in international higher education partnerships. Drawing on Jonas Stier’s work of internationalisation ideologies,…

Dome Show: What Santa Sees

14 November - 23 December 2026
Soar through our Space Dome and discover the night sky through Santa's eyes as he races around the world on Christmas Eve! Take a ride in Santa's sleigh, journey past the constellations…

Festival of Business 2026 Reimagining the North: Built for change, made to last

08:30 25 - 16:30 26 November 2026
Change is no longer a phase to manage - it's the new operating environment. This two-day summit at Alliance Manchester Business School brings together the people shaping Greater Manchester…

Ghost in the Machine: The Battle for the Human Mind

13:00 - 15:00 26 November 2026
Meat the Machine: or, the Hidden History of Cybernetics and the Possible Futures of Humans A series of nine monthly seminars at the University of Manchester exploring the rich and…

Horizon Europe Digital Project Funding Workshop [UoM Internal Only]

10:00 - 12:00 26 November 2026
£15bn+ funding available - supercharge your potential to secure Horizon Europe funding for digital-related projects [UoM Internal Only] Join us on Thursday 26th November 10-12PM for…

Lovell Lecture: Monster Black Holes in the Early Universe

19:30 - 21:00 26 November 2026
Join Dr Rebecca Bowler, senior lecturer at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, for a Lovell Lecture exploring the earliest supermassive black holes and how they came to dominate…

New Exhibition: The North Revisited

10 October 2026 - 24 January 2027
A joint exhibition bringing together John Bulmer’s The North and Simon Hill’s The North Revisited exploring how the North of England has changed and endured across six decades of documentary…

Online Course in Social Network Analysis (Mitchell Centre)

2 October - 11 December 2026
The Mitchell Centre for Social Network Analysis at the University of Manchester is excited to introduce a new semester-long online course called the Mitchell Autumn School on Social…

Printing Press Demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 26 November 2026
We showcase the use of our antique and fully functional Colombian printing press. Based on the collections, the prints are free to take home after the demonstration. The John Rylands…

Rare Reads

10:40 - 11:20 26 November 2026
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

Rare Reads

14:10 - 14:50 26 November 2026
During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

REGISTRATION FOR THE FBMH FUTURE OF TEACHING & LEARNING SYMPOSIUM IS NOW OPEN

12 October - 15 December 2026
The FBMH Future of Teaching and Learning Symposium is the Faculty’s annual opportunity to come together and share ideas, experiences and innovation in education across biology, medicine…

Rylands Discovery Tour

15:00 - 15:30 26 November 2026
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

SALIENT Lunch & Learn Webinar Series 2026

12:00 30 April - 12:30 26 November 2026
SALIENT Lunch and Learn Webinars are your chance to: Discover the latest developments in the world of National security and resilience. Hear short TED-style talks by experts on related…

Schinkel in Manchester 1826-2026

7 September 2026 - 2 January 2027
An exhibition of architectural models by students from the Manchester School of Architecture of early nineteenth buildings in Berlin and Manchester created to celebrate the bicentenary…

SEERIH ACT Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 19 November 2026 - 16:00 16 June 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are Ambition Community Trust members. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development.…

SEERIH FA1 Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 6 October 2026 - 13:00 6 July 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in FA1. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH GM Open Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 4 November 2026 - 16:00 16 June 2027
Bookings are open for all three termly meetings of the SEERIH GM Open Primary Science Subject Leader Regional Network 2026-2027. Please note that this Network is open to all schools…

SEERIH Manchester Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 4 November 2026 - 16:00 16 June 2027
Bookings are open for all three termly meetings of the SEERIH Manchester Primary Science Subject Leader Regional Network 2026-2027. Please note that this Network is open to all schools…

SEERIH Oldham Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 3 November 2026 - 16:00 22 June 2027
Please note that this Network is open to schools who are in Oldham. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Primary D&T Regional Network 2026–27 - Bolton

13:00 18 November 2026 - 16:00 30 June 2027
SEERIH Primary D&T Regional Network 2026–27 Practical, confidence-building professional development for primary teachers leading or developing Design & Technology. SEERIH is a specialist…

SEERIH Primary D&T Regional Network 2026–27 - Manchester

13:00 24 November 2026 - 16:00 15 June 2027
Bookings are open for all three termly meetings of the SEERIH Primary D&T Regional Network 2026–27 SEERIH Primary D&T Regional Network 2026–27 Practical, confidence-building professional…

SEERIH Primary D&T Regional Network 2026–27 - Oldham

13:00 25 November 2026 - 16:00 7 July 2027
Bookings are open for all three termly meetings of the SEERIH Primary D&T Regional Network 2026–27 SEERIH Primary D&T Regional Network 2026–27 Practical, confidence-building professional…

SEERIH Primary Science ECT Mentor Programme 2026-27

09:00 30 September 2026 - 16:00 30 June 2027
Join our ECT Community today! Fully funded, expert-designed and delivered professional development for Early Career Teachers in Greater Manchester. Please note that this Programme…

SEERIH Rochdale REAL Trust Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

09:00 4 November 2026 - 12:00 30 June 2027
SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate forward planning in schools, all three meetings are open to book now.…

SEERIH Salford Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:15 17 November 2026 - 16:15 8 June 2027
SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate forward planning in schools, all three meetings are open to book now.…

SEERIH STOCCAT Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

13:00 5 November 2026 - 16:00 1 July 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are STOCCAT members. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Stockport Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

09:15 9 November 2026 - 12:15 22 June 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Stockport. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

SEERIH Trafford Primary Science Subject Leader Network 2026-27

09:15 16 November 2026 - 16:15 24 June 2027
Please note that this Network is open to all schools who are in Trafford. SEERIH, at The University of Manchester, is a specialist hub which supports teacher development. To facilitate…

Step into Astrophotography

11 November 2026 - 13 March 2027
Master the art of capturing the night sky in this introductory course at Jodrell Bank, led by published Astro photographer Dr Anthony Holloway. Features a lecture and practical astrophotography…

The Rylands Lecture 2026 with Dr Christopher de Hamel

18:00 - 20:00 26 November 2026
The annual Rylands Lecture is very pleased to announce this years guest lecturer as Christopher de Hamel, who will be presenting a facinating talk on the world-famous Hours of Etienne…

WCLC: Leon Bosch & Rebeca Omordia - The South African Double Bass

13:10 - 13:50 26 November 2026
Leon Bosch conducts chamber and symphonic ensembles around the world and is one of the few double bass players to direct concertos from the instrument. Nigerian-Romanian pianist Rebeca…

[EXHIBITION] - Colours in the Field: Cotton, Empire and alternative futures in India

09:00 3 - 18:00 30 November 2026
Come and see this free exhibition in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor space at The University of Manchester. Combining archival research with natural pigments screen printed on…

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